Trump Announces Major Rally for U.S. 250th Anniversary, Slams 'Talentless' Musicians

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a large-scale rally in Washington D.C. on June 24, coinciding with the nation's 250th-anniversary celebrations. Trump declared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the event would be "the biggest field rally ever" to commemorate America's history.

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For to celebrate our country's 250 year history we will have the biggest field rally ever - directly!

His announcement came shortly after several musicians canceled their planned performances for the anniversary festivities. Trump expressed disdain for these artists, writing, "We don't want singers without talent – but with big fees – to lull you to sleep. So we told them to stay home."

Instead of the canceled acts, Trump stated the celebration would feature himself, "a few speakers," and music that attendees have enjoyed for years. This move follows a previous suggestion from Trump last week to cancel the series of concerts scheduled from June 25 to July 10, replacing them entirely with a speech from him.

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We don't want singers without talent – but with big fees – to lull you to sleep. So we told them to stay home.

Among the musicians who had withdrawn their participation prior to Trump's announcement were rapper Young MC, singer Morris Day, the soul group The Commodores, Poison frontman Bret Michaels, and country singer Martina McBride. The president's focus appears to be on a more direct engagement with his supporters during the national milestone.

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All we want is you, me, a few speakers and the best music that has ever been played - the same music that you have listened to for years.